Редки скъпоценни камъни струващи по 18 милиона долара всеки

Worldwide chairman of Sotheby's jewelry department David Bennett showcased the auction house's gemstone highlights, the 'Sunrise Ruby' and the 'Historical Pink Diamond', in Geneva, Monday, ahead of the 'Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels' auction set to take place on Tuesday. Both items are expected to fetch up to $18 million (€16.1 million) each at auction. The Sunrise Ruby weighs 25.59 carats and has an unknown depth of colour. The size and colour make this a unique stone which cannot be found in any collection worldwide. The Historic Pink Diamond is a vivid pink diamond weighing 8.72 carats which is believed to have belonged to Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, the niece of Napoleon I. The diamond made its first public appearance in a 1904 auction when Dreicer & Co bought it for their exclusive gem stone salon in New York City. The 'Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels' auction begins on Tuesday morning at the Beau-Rivage Hotel in Geneva.